Greater Western Sydney answers critics with strong start to NAB Cup – Herald Sun

February 19, 2012

Sydney Morning Herald Greater Western Sydney answers critics with strong start to NAB CupHerald SunTHE belief that Greater Western Sydney will struggle to win an AFL game this season came under fresh scrutiny after the Giants' competitive start to the pre-season. That the newcomers, with limited experience and potential more than polish, …Giants impress in [...]

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Rugby league convert Israel Folau looks out of his league in AFL debut – Courier Mail

February 19, 2012

Sydney Morning Herald Rugby league convert Israel Folau looks out of his league in AFL debutCourier MailSo to say the AFL breathed a Giant sigh of relief after GWS came within four points of defeating Collingwood and six points of defeating the Western Bulldogs would be an understatement. After all, the League posted a $23.6 [...]

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Horse Racing – Australian Guineas Day Betting Preview – Mark Kavanagh

February 18, 2012

Melbourne Cup winning trainer Mark Kavanagh talks to Sportingbet TV about his runners on Australian Guineas Day including Liveandletdie, Valentine Miss and King Diamond at Flemington Racecourse.

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AFL needs to man up on homophobia issue – Sydney Morning Herald

February 18, 2012

Sydney Morning Herald AFL needs to man up on homophobia issueSydney Morning HeraldTHE head of the AFL, Andrew Demetriou, ought to take his colleague Jeff Kennett out to lunch. Along with his credit card, Mr Demetriou might want to take a notepad. If events this week are any guide, he could learn a lot from [...]

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AFL new boys almost pull off Giant upset – ABC Online

February 18, 2012

Brisbane Times AFL new boys almost pull off Giant upsetABC OnlineGreater Western Sydney made a meritorious start to its 2012 AFL preseason campaign on Saturday night, recording tight losses to Collingwood and Western Bulldogs in Blacktown. Both games were decided by less than a kick. Both had the scrappy look of a …Baby steps on [...]

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AFL injury comebacks gives Hawks options – Sky News Australia

February 18, 2012

Yahoo!Xtra Blogs AFL injury comebacks gives Hawks optionsSky News AustraliaAFL injury comebacks gives Hawks options Updated: 15:45, Saturday February 18, 2012 A fit Ben Stratton and the looming AFL return of Jarryd Roughead and Stephen Gilham has Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson relishing some increased flexibility.AFL injury comebacks add to Hawks' optionsSydney Morning Heraldall 17 news [...]

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Kangaroos’ Grima might play AFL round one – Brisbane Times

February 17, 2012

The Age Kangaroos' Grima might play AFL round oneBrisbane TimesNorth Melbourne key defender Nathan Grima might still be available for the start of the AFL premiership season, despite injuring his knee on Friday night. Coach Brad Scott had feared the 26-year-old backman was in serious trouble when team-mate Jack …Tigers, Roos, Hawks an AFL win [...]

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AFL loses millions of dollars – Adelaide Now

February 17, 2012

Brisbane Times AFL loses millions of dollarsAdelaide NowCheck out the new theme for the Greater Western Sydney Giants AFL club, the tune was written by Harry Angus from the Cat Empire. Many footy fans say AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou is not worth his $1.8 million pay packet.Ready to crack the old codeBrisbane TimesBig moment [...]

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AFL and Demetriou record 2011 loss – Eurosport.com AU

February 17, 2012

Eurosport.com AU AFL and Demetriou record 2011 lossEurosport.com AUMillions spent on new clubs Gold Coast and Greater Western Sydney has led to the AFL's first operating loss in a decade. And figures released on Friday show that league boss Andrew Demetriou took a $400000 pay cut last year.AFL announces $23.6 million net loss, Demetriou worse [...]

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AFL online – where’s my game pass? – Sydney Morning Herald (blog)

February 16, 2012

Sydney Morning Herald (blog) AFL online – where's my game pass?Sydney Morning Herald (blog)If you're an AFL fan, this season you'll only see around four matches live on free-to-air TV each week. The FTA broadcasters tend to play favourites, so if your team isn't one of the high-flying clubs you'll probably get screwed week after [...]

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